Among the artifacts in the National Bardo Museum in Tunis are stone tablets and pillars depicting elements of life in Roman-ruled Tunisia.

Among the artifacts in the National Bardo Museum in Tunis are stone tablets and pillars depicting elements of life in Roman-ruled Tunisia.

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While many of the mosaics at the Bardo are larger, a few are isolated pieces, especially those found in Roman homes.

While many of the mosaics at the Bardo are larger, a few are isolated pieces, especially those found in Roman homes.

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The National Bardo Museum collection includes marble busts of Roman dignitaries, including this one of Lucius Verus.

The National Bardo Museum collection includes marble busts of Roman dignitaries, including this one of Lucius Verus.

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The architecture of the museum, which had once been the Great Palace, includes elaborate Moorish design.

The architecture of the museum, which had once been the Great Palace, includes elaborate Moorish design.

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The National Bardo Museum is among the most popular sites for tourists in Tunis.

The National Bardo Museum is among the most popular sites for tourists in Tunis.

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Much of the focus of the National Bardo Museum in Tunis is on Roman-era mosaics, including the "seven days of the week" mosaic that represents the days of the week and the signs of the Zodiac.

Much of the focus of the National Bardo Museum in Tunis is on Roman-era mosaics, including the "seven days of the week" mosaic that represents the days of the week and the signs of the Zodiac.

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Marble pieces from ruins serve as examples of Roman architecture.

Marble pieces from ruins serve as examples of Roman architecture.

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The museum itself has been reorganized and redesigned since these photos from 2006, but most of the treasures are still in place.

The museum itself has been reorganized and redesigned since these photos from 2006, but most of the treasures are still in place.

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The major draw at the National Bardo Museum are the Roman-era mosaics and sculptures.

The major draw at the National Bardo Museum are the Roman-era mosaics and sculptures.

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Treasures of Tunisia's Bardo Museum

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As the investigation continues into the attack Wednesday on the National Bardo Museum in Tunis that left at least 20 people dead — most of them foreign tourists — the photo gallery above offers a glimpse into the ancient artwork and artifacts that make the museum one of North Africa’s most popular sites for travelers.

The museum has been renovated and reorganized since these photos were taken during a visit in 2006, but the central focus remains the Roman-era mosaics and sculptures that are among the best preserved works of their kind in the world.